In this second class of the financial management series, we'll take a close look at where cash comes from in a small business, where it's used in day-to-day operations and how to identify and correct cash flow problems. You'll be able to identify key information on cash flow statements and be able to follow the path of cash as it travels through your company. You'll identify cash flow strategies to use in your organization. You'll become familiar with the sources and uses of cash, ratios and the most common "gobblers" of cash in any business. This isn't theory - it's practical application for real businesses - like yours! more...

Session topic:

Look at where cash comes from in a small business, where it's used in day-to-day operations and how to identify and correct cash flow problems. You'll be able to identify key information on cash flow statements and track cash through your company.

In FastTrac® NewVenture TM, a program of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City, you will look at all aspects of your proposed company, exploring the feasibility of your business concept and learning how to develop a viable business plan. Participants will learn about start-up issues and learn to address the competition, legal matters, marketing and financial management aspects. FastTrac® participants don't just learn about business, they work on their own business endeavors throughout the course. This program is fast-paced and energizing, using guest speakers and lots of group breakout activities.

Session topic:

In FastTrac® New Venture, participants will learn about start-up issues such as the competition, legal matters, marketing & financial management aspects. This program is fast-paced & energizing, with guest speakers and lots of group breakout activities.

Registration:

For more information and to receive an application, please email fasttrac@umkc.edu or call 816-235-6063. All application and payment materials must be completed no later than noon on Friday, April 12.

Class size:

35

Event full:

No

Cost:

$595.00Missouri dislocated workers may qualify for a full scholarship. Tuition is covered through a grant through Missouri Workforce Development. Any others who would like to attend may do so in paying the full tuition. You will receive more information once you apply.

Low Cost, No Cost Energy Savers helps participants identify home weatherization issues and wasteful home energy consumption, while offering inexpensive solutions that they can pursue immediately. Emphasis is placed on determining the aspects that the can have the greatest impact for the least investment and effort. Participants that make these 'do-it-yourself' improvements and adopt the suggested energy saving techniques can save from $20 to $50 per month on their utility bills.

Session topic:

This is a Life Skills program offering for OACAC clients. In this session, MU Extension handouts, presentation and demonstrations are combined with two video segments from the film "Kilowatt Ours" to teach weatherization and home energy conservation.

Registration:

This Low Cost, No Cost Energy Savers Life-Skills program is limited to OACAC clients.

This is an advanced QuickBooks workshop, computer, hands-on learning opportunity for small business owners, office managers, and anyone with financial responsibilities. In this session we’ll deal with some more challenging topics such as: customizing invoices and other documents, customizing of basic QuickBooks reports, designing reports and importing into Microsoft Excel, tracing transactions and transaction history, explanation of accounting and forms, taxes and tax forms (941, etc), reconciling checkbook, using the “find” feature to find and correct documents quickly, using customization and filtering to save time, and dealing with inventory and point-of-sale entry.

Registration:

Register online or contact the Small Business & Technology Development Center at (573) 882-7096.

Tai Chi for Arthritis is an easy and effective exercise class, integrating the mind and body, that improves flexibility, muscle strength and balance. The class is based on the Tai Chi for Arthritis program supported by the Arthritis Foundation of America.

Eat Smart Guidelines intervention provided to child care facilities and providers in Joplin & Neosho. Providing one-on-one technical assistance and education through nutrition workshops for the staff.Centers are making changes to their menus and the environment in which they feed children.

Call 660-584-3658 for details and to pre-register.14 East 19th Street, Higginsville MO map...

Description:

Lafayette County Focus on Kids Class. A court-mandated class offered monthly. Video-based, 2.5 hour class. Fee is $35.00.Call 660-584-3658 for details and to sign up. Registrations due one week before the class date. more...

Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Southeast MO State UniversityAlso the class will be available via live ITV at the Southeast Regional Campus in Sikeston, MO920 Broadway, Cape Girardeau MO map...

Description:

Operation JumpStart is a hands-on 36 hour training program designed to help aspiring and existing entrepreneurs determine the feasibility of their business ideas while building essential business planning and preparation skills.

Session topic:

A hands-on, 36-hour training program designed to help aspiring and existing entrepreneurs determine the feasibility of their business ideas while building essential business planning and preparation skills.

Workshop to be held at the Oregon County Courthoouse conference room in the basement of the courthouse.Alton MO

Description:

Corey Stevens will be teaching a class on beginning basics of bee keeping for Oregon County 4-H and anyone in the public interested in attending.

Session topic:

Basics of bee keeping taught to participants. This program is a beginners course so it is from the ground up. Covering: Necessary equipment and tools, best ways to obtain bees and start a colony, basic honeybee biology, basic hive management. Cost is $25

Each Macon County 4-H Club selects two people to represent their club on the Macon County 4-H Council. The council meets eight times a year to discuss 4-H business and learn about Youth Development related to 4-H programing.

Attendance at meetings is limited to members of the Missouri Master Naturalist Confluence Chapter. To lean more about the Missouri Master Naturalist program and about becoming a Master Naturalist call 636-970-3000. more...

The Knox County 4-H/FFA Fair Board is comprised of two voting representatives from each of the 4-H community clubs and FFA chapter in the county. The board meets the second Tuesday of every month (with the exception of November and December) in the Knox County University of Missouri Extension center's conference room.

Session topic:

The Knox County 4-H/FFA Fair Board meets monthly for the purpose of planning this countywide event. Together members, volunteers, parents and community members work to secure the necessary resources in order to provide an quality educational experience.

Registration:

Knox County 4-H/FFA Fair Board meetings are open to the public. Voting privileges are limited to the 4-H Club and FFA Chapter's electedfair board voting representatives. The fair board welcomes and encourages individuals who are interested in helping plan and implement the county fair to attend meetings.

The Knox County 4-H Council is a policy-making body, which has the responsibility for guiding, promoting and implementing the 4-H program. The Council is responsible for approving the curriculum offered within the county. It also plans, budgets, coordinates, and manages the many educational events which are part of the curriculum. If financial resources are needed the council is responsible for developing these resources. Program and leadership development is also the councils responsibility. The Knox County 4-H Council meets the second Tuesday during the months of: September, November, January, March, May, and July. Special council meetings may be called when necessary. Each 4-H Club is made up of two voting representatives from each club in the county.

Session topic:

Bi-monthly meeting of the Knox County 4-H Council. The Council is a policy-making body, which has the responsibility for guiding, promoting, and implementing the 4-H program. The 4-H Council consists of two voting representatives from each club.